Help us show AAA that trail, walking and bicycling programs actually benefit everyone

The president of AAA Mid-Atlantic recently advocated for the elimination of existing federal programs that help build bicycle and pedestrian trails and sidewalks from the trust fund that finances transportation. These funds have helped create more than 19,000 miles of trails, walking and bicycling facilities across the country—likely including your favorite nearby trail. AAA encourages its members to get outdoors and explore the country—including by bicycle—so why do they support cutting programs that help their members do precisely that? If AAA’s false ideas take root, America’s transportation future —one where communities are more livable and people have safe and convenient choices for getting around—is in jeopardy. Help us show AAA that trail, walking and bicycling programs actually benefit everyone, very much including their own members! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The American Automobile Association (AAA) recently  advocated for the elimination of critical, established  programs that fund trails,walking and bicycling from the trust fund that finances transportation. AAA says it supports all types of transportation,  but that doesn't square with the above position,  which would divert money away from walking and bicycling and toward the highway system. http://support.railstotrails.org/site/PageNavigator/AAA  is the link to a petition asking for AAA to support multi-use transit.